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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list Wednesday and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week.
García hits 2-run homer in 10th, Nationals beat Rays 4-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Luis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday.
Yankees activate Judge, lineup fully active for stretch run
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees activated All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge on Wednesday and batted him second against Toronto, giving the team a full stable of active regulars for the first time since Aug. 8.
Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all
Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased.
New York Giants reach multi-year deal with DraftKings.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With games being played in stadiums with no fans and revenue reduced, the New York Giants have reached a multi-year arrangement with DraftKings, making the Boston-based company the offi…
United front? Villanueva's choice surprises teammates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers stressed the need for unity as the team weighed how to properly promote social justice.
Relying on rookie CB Dantzler brings growing pains for Vikes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cameron Dantzler picked up his nickname “The Needle” in high school in Louisiana.
Jets' Johnson still believes in Gase, Darnold to lead team
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Christopher Johnson felt the same way most Jets fans did Sunday night.
Yankees activate Judge, lineup fully healthy for stretch run
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees activated All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge on Wednesday and batted him second against Toronto, giving the team a full stable of healthy and active regulars for the first time …
Kraken's AHL franchise in Palm Springs delayed by 1 year
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will split its players among several American Hockey League teams for its inaugural 2021-22 season with plans for their own AHL franchise in the Palm Springs area delayed by a year…
Red Star, Dinamo Zagreb lose in Champions League qualifiers
GENEVA (AP) — Long-time rivals Red Star Belgrade and Dinamo Zagreb both lost in the third round of Champions League qualifying on Wednesday.
LeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th time
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously.
Messi nets 2 in 2nd friendly under Koeman; Suárez, Vidal out
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first goals of Barcelona’s preseason as coach Ronald Koeman left Luis Suárez and Arturo Vidal off his team for a second friendly match on Wednesday.
FAU still hoping to play Saturday despite virus outbreak
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Eleven people in the football program at Florida Atlantic University have tested positive for the coronavirus, but the Owls were still hoping to play their season opener Saturday against Geo…
Ravens TE Mark Andrews scores big on throws from MVP Jackson
Mark Andrews’ sure hands and knack for finding the end zone have made him the favorite target of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who instinctively homes in on the versatile tight end when pressured in the pocket.